British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 5th February 2015

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
15 min
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 49 - Double Cloppity

Mr Cloppity is in a pickle. Though he's got the sneezy snufferoos, he's got so much to do in Giggly Park. Can Boj and his buddies help Mr Cloppity be in two places at once?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 3 - Desperately Squeaking Susan

Susan, still missing Janey, decides that she needs some female company and so invites Abi, the daughter of a hated cousin of Ben's, to dinner. Ben, as usual, is against her idea. Abi turns out to be the most accident-prone, clumsy person you could meet... qualities that make her someone who Ben would like to never see again. He'll just have to get used to her though because Susan invites her to come and live with them!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand Boy

Arkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
30 min
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 11, Episode 7 - Without A Trace

Sharon makes plans to take Tracey and Dorien on a madcap 70s weekender, but there is no dressing up the news that Tracey is about to receive.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Sitcom about two market traders, Del Boy and his brother Rodney.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Monty Python's Personal Best. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

Monty Python's Personal Best

Episode 4 - Terry Gilliam

A look at a colourful collage of Terry Gilliam's weirdly wonderful animations.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: House Of Tomorrow / Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe

Series 3, Episode 2

This week Charlie focuses on the 100-day run-up to the General Election. There's also the news that 'Dippy the Diplodocus' will be removed from the Natural History Museum's entrance hall, whilst Jake Yapp condenseses The One Show into 1 minute and Morgana Robinson channels Russell Brand.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Crims. Image shows from L to R: Luke (Elis James), Jason (Kadiff Kirwan). Copyright: BBC

Crims

Episode 5

Sunnybank View turns from Broadmoor to Broadway when the inmates put on a musical for friends and family.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Image shows from L to R: Hank Osasuna, Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Featuring One Direction, Holly Willoughby and Kim Kardashian as you've never seen them before. Guests in the first show include Take Me Out's Paddy McGuinness, actor John Thomson and former Inbetweeners star Emily Atack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Sitcom about two market traders, Del Boy and his brother Rodney.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm
50 min
Reality Bites. Image shows from L to R: Emma Willis, Stephen Mulhern, Joel Dommett. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Reality Bites

Episode 1

Emma Willis and Joel Dommett are joined by I'm A Celeb contestant Jimmy Bullard, former Apprentice finalist Luisa Zissman, comedian Joe Lycett, Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby and Benefits Street star White Dee.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 3 - Panickin'

Patsy takes on her first proper celebrity styling client, in the form of actress Minnie Driver. Unfortunately Eddy's had a panic room installed - the latest craze - and they promptly manage to lock themselves in...

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 4 - Dictionaries

With Phill Jupitus, Ronni Ancona and Rory Bremner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Hebburn. Image shows from L to R: Vicki (Lisa McGrillis), Pauline Pearson (Gina McKee), Joe Pearson (Vic Reeves), Sarah Pearson (Kimberley Nixon), Jack Pearson (Chris Ramsey), Dot (Pat Dunn). Copyright: Channel X North / Baby Cow Productions

Hebburn

Series 1, Episode 5 - She Doesn't Just Give It Away

It's Jack's first as Editor of the Hebburn Advertiser and he has plans to transform it. Meanwhile, Joe's doctor orders extreme relaxation, with Pauline declaring him her new project. He's not too amused.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Cockroaches. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Daniel Lawrence Taylor), Suze (Esther Smith). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Cockroaches

Episode 4

After the children suddenly turn green, panic spreads through the camp. Is it nuclear radiation? Time to call the Doctor.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Lee Mack, Angus Deayton, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 1, Episode 4

Jason Manford and Myleene Klass join David Mitchell whilst Men Behaving Badly co-stars Leslie Ash and Neil Morrissey team up with Lee Mack.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:50pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own 6. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Episode 5

The bad news is that Red team captain Jamie Redknapp is out of action and on the bench this week, but the good is that his absence is filled by former cricketer Shane Warne, comedian Jason Manford, presenter Gabby Logan and Chelsea's Frank Lampard.

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